My oldest son will be graduating from the eighth grade this June. He has always been very independent and wise for his age even when he was younger. Now that he is a teenager, we have open conversations about earning privileges and how getting older comes with a lot of responsibility. There are many hard-to-discuss topics around sexuality and current events that have been made much easier in part thanks to having access to an educational platform like Netflix. Some of the mature themes that are explored through Netflix original series like One Day At A Time and the dark comedy depicted in A Series of Unfortunate Events have lent themselves organically to some of our most in-depth conversations. The question that arises with most parents as their kids get older like my son, is how to identify when their kids are ready to watch television shows that contain mature themes or content. Much of their apprehension stems from … [Read more...]
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Ring In The New Year With Netflix! #StreamTeam @Netflix #Ad
Tonight is New Year's Eve and, since we are nearing the end of holiday vacation, we know it's not long before the first "I'M BORED" will escape our kids' lips. That's why, this past week, Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television started treating families to 13 hours of adventure, suspense and limitless imagination with the all-new series DreamWorks Trollhunters. Millions of kids are out of school and the threat of boredom looms but Netflix is helping us parents keep the whole clan excited with 250+ inspiring moments from the epic saga, DreamWorks Trollhunters. And parents, apparently this show is not only for kids, you're just as likely to get hooked. For those of you who are visiting family this weekend, great news! Just in time for long holiday trips, Netflix recently announced that members can now download many of their favorite series and movies at no extra cost. To start downloading today, make sure your Netflix … [Read more...]
Disney Films Are Coming To Netflix! #StreamTeam @Netflix #Ad
I cannot even begin to tell you guys how glad I am that we have all survived back to school and that our family routines are back in full swing. I'm thoroughly enjoying the change of seasons here in New York City and I've even started digging my boots and leggings out of the closet. To make everything even better, Disney is now on Netflix. Yes, you read that correctly, all of our favorite Disney films have arrived on Netflix! Disney films are just perfect for snuggling on the couch during family movie night and we have already planned our first gathering to watch Disney's Zootopia. We are so excited about spending some time with Judy Hopps and making some of our favorite movie time snacks like ice cream sandwiches. I can't wait to also introduce my boys to HOLES since it has been one of my favorite Disney films for years and I have also greatly enjoyed teaching the book to my students over the years. If you … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Learn Big Lessons! #BeatBugs #StreamTeam @Netflix #Ad
Summer is almost over and we are really excited about enjoying the last big weekend of the vacation together as a family for Labor Day. My ten year-old son absolutely loves the Beat Bugs so we have been practicing his rendition of one of the Beatles most iconic songs. Not only is it a classic song about love and acceptance, but it's by the legendary Beatles so we are also instilling a love of good music in our kids. My husband and I believe that music and entertainment are great ways to come together as a family. That is exactly why one of our favorite things to do is watch shows together and share memories about our childhood with our boys, including the music that we used to listen to when we were younger. With the new Netflix original series Beat Bugs, inspired by the music of the Beatles, your next family sing-along can be “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” Thanks to five charming and energetic … [Read more...]
Watch #SummerintheCity this Saturday, August 13th at 9pm/8c on @HallmarkChannel! #Ad
Being off during the summer affords me the opportunity to enjoy some of my favorite programming. This vacation, I am enjoying watching The Hallmark Channel and their all new "Summer Nights" programming happening all summer long! Their latest movie, "Summer in the City", premieres Saturday, August 13th at 9:00 PM / 8:00c. Throughout July and August, the Hallmark Channel will be releasing the original movies, Summer Villa, For Love and Honor, My Summer Prince, Managing Manhattan as well as the Kitten Summer Games, and the new original TV series, Chesapeake Shores. As a New Yorker, I can totally relate to the main character of "Summer in the City," a small town woman with Midwestern charm. It was a big culture shock for me to move to the Big Apple from a small town in Spain when I was eight years old. There were so many new cultures, people, and experiences to become accustomed to. She is given a … [Read more...]
What’s The Craziest Place You’ve Watched Netflix? #StreamTeam @Netflix #Ad
In the bathroom? Under the covers? Where have you done it? We know there are only so many times you can hear the Dinotrux theme song before you start sneaking off to binge the new season of Orange is the New Black in the bathtub or "do work in the garage" while you secretly watch Voltron: Legendary Defender. Don't be ashamed, moms and dads, you're definitely not alone. In our house, it's basically get your Netflix time in whenever you can. Since we all love watching our favorite shows and we have three televisions in the home, you would think that there would be plenty of opportunities for all of us to watch Netflix. Unfortunately, my two sons pretty much monopolize two of our TVs and my husband likes to come in from work and take over the living room. As a result, I often have to sneak my viewing time in every chance I get. So, since it is time for confessions, I guess I should divulge what some of the craziest places … [Read more...]
Have A Visual Experience Unlike Any Other! #VIZIOatBestBuy @BestBuy @VIZIO #Ad
We have been thinking about making some changes in our home theater system and upgrading to something more modern lately. Our living room is actually the largest room in our home and we have a lot of space to make it truly comfortable and perfect for all our home entertainment needs. The all-new VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display™ has really caught our eye because it is the first 4K ultra HD display to feature High Dynamic Range with Dolby Vision, Ultra Color Spectrum, and Google Cast™ built-in. Not to mention its powerful 6” Android™ Tablet which comes equipped with its own remote. Talk about having it all right at your fingertips! We love the VIZIO SmartCast app because it allows you to browse content by genre across multiple apps all at once. The app is accessible through a 6" Android™ tablet remote which lets you experience everything that you already love in home … [Read more...]
Fortune Teller Craft Activity! #StreamTeam @Netflix #Ad
Although my family and I definitely agree on the fact that we all love Netflix, we sometimes cannot agree on what we should watch next as a family. We love each other dearly but we have huge differences when it comes to our taste in movies and shows. Our weekly debates can go from pleasant disagreements to heated debates so we have been looking to find ways to compromise so we can all enjoy what we like to watch. Since they know getting a collective answer can be easier said than done, Netflix has created an iconic fortune teller to help your family decide what to watch next. Even better, create your own! Fortune Teller Craft Activity How to play: Print out the Fortune Teller and cut (with help!) along the dotted line. Label the outermost triangles 1-8 and add in different genres for each. Then on the inner triangles, fill in your favorite show or movie currently streaming on Netflix that corresponds to each genre. Fold … [Read more...]
Unleash your LEGO-tivity With Netflix! #StreamTeam @Netflix #Ad
I've always encouraged my sons to use their imaginations and creativity when it comes to any project that they tackle or complete. That's probably why I have always loved when they play with building blocks or LEGO. From the moment that they hold their first block and envision what they are going to create, they embark on a journey of self-expression. The best part is that my husband and I enjoy building with them and we often spend time as a family using our imaginations together. It's the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together and to bounce ideas off one another. We love seeing the smiles on our boys' faces when they are driven by inspiration and determined to bring their ideas to life. As a Netflix Ambassador, I was so excited when we found out that our love of building is shared by many others who will be watching two new shows on Netflix : LEGO Bionicle and LEGO Friends. In Lego … [Read more...]
Family Movie Night Featuring The Peanuts Movie! #ThePEANUTSSpring @Snoopy Ad
This past weekend we were very excited to celebrate family movie night by watching The Peanuts Movie on Blu-ray and DVD. It was the perfect opportunity to explore the themes of setting goals and dreaming big as well as enjoying Charlie Brown and the entire beloved Peanuts gang with both of our boys. For a limited time, get a Snoopy Flying Ace plush toy with THE PEANUTS MOVIE DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD combo pack, making it the perfect gift for Easter baskets. In THE PEANUTS MOVIE, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and all your favorite Peanuts gang characters appear in a brand-new feature film from the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of Ice Age. As we have come to expect from Charlie Brown, he takes off on a heroic quest in his usual optimistic way, while his beagle pal Snoopy braves the skies to look for his arch nemesis, the Red Baron. We were laughing at their antics the entire time they were embarking on … [Read more...]
